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In response to the country’s budget deficit, state, local, and federal government spending will need to be reduced resulting in budget cuts across the public sector and forcing a new drive for efficiency gains. In a recent survey, 24 states reported cuts in state funding for public libraries. Of these, almost half were cuts of 11% or greater.
However, demand for library services continues to rise.

In December 2009, the Boston Public Library’s Groveland Branch saw circulation up a stunning 88 percent on the previous year2 . Library management are being challenged to do more with less ‒ something’s got to give. The most likely...  Read on...

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Books, Bytes & Beyond features new and notable books, periodicals, online resources and media releases for libraries. 

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Library Product News showcases information about new and notable products for public, academic, K12, and special libraries.

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Published monthly by The Library Resources Group, LibraryScope focuses on a single aspect of library operations and presents best practices, case studies and white papers that showcase products, services, technologies, and approaches that help libraries to excel in that area.

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AVAILABLE NOW The 2010 Library Purchasing Survey

Learn what libraries spent on furniture, shelving, software, equipment and supplies, books, media, online databases, outsourced services, and more, in 2009--and their purchasing priorities for 2010.

The 2010 Library Purchasing Survey is organized into 4 volumes, each of which may be purchased individually: Public Libraries, Academic Libraries, K-12 School Libraries, and Special Libraries. Each volume presents results by region and by product or service category. Discover spending patterns and priorities. See how your library compares. Plan for next fiscal year.

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Relief for Haiti's Libraries

The massive earthquake near the capital of Port-au-Prince in Haiti on January 12 and the loss and upheaval of life has touched everyone around the world. Unfortunately, natural disasters do not spare cultural institutions such as libraries and archives, or their staff.

Reports of destroyed and damaged libraries and archives are beginning to filter in, and in an effort to help our Haitian colleagues, ALA has created the “Haiti Library Relief Fund” to collect monetary tax deductible donations.

Libraries and other cultural institutions are critical resources for the recovery of people around the world in the aftermath of a humanitarian crisis.

This website provides information on how you can donate to help libraries and archives recover, as well as reports on damage to cultural institutions in Haiti, how to volunteer you expertise, and additional efforts of ALA and other organizations

Thank you for your generous support!

 

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East Hampton Public Library realizes a 75% reduction in the number of allocated staff hours to perform ILL tasks.  Find out how.

A four-legged library: See how teacher Luis Soriano is bringing reading education to children in rural Colombia on the backs of his donkeys.  Watch the video...

The New Canaan Public Library boosted online database enrollments. Find out how.

Discover how Colgate University built a more dynamic and cost effective electronic collection. Find out how.

Johnson County Library saved thousands of dollars and months of hard work. Find out how.

The Blue Island Public Library  has been invaded by teens and technology, thanks in part to the creative talents of staff member Darren Thompson, IT/Technology and Young Adult Programming Manager, and his use of library 2.0 technologies to create a space for young adults within the library.  The Tech Annex also provides a wide range of services for all library patrons, including a recording studio, enclosed computer classroom, 3D Animation software, and video editing equipment. Learn more.

East Hampton Public Library reduced transaction time by more than 50 percent. Find out how.

Learn how Windsor Public Library saved $8,303 in electricity, 369,827 lbs of CO2, and 45 acres of trees!

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